Welcome to Expedition Anything. This channel is just that...Anything. I will be posting videos about travel, product reviews and anything else I think people may want to see. My goal is to not only entertain the viewers, but help them make informed choices and maybe give them ideas for their own expeditions. I hope you enjoy the channel!
I have been using Gen 2 in our Full-Time RV for 2 years now with absolutly no issues. Fast sync and setup. The ability of Gen 2 to physically search on it's own is uncanny. You will be very happy if you can get a Gen 2 antenna. Gen 3 was mostly designed for home/stationary use only.
On my 2020 2500hd diesel, when I went to the various dealerships to get this fixed, they stated that even with the recommended TSB, all 4 stated GM will not replace the brake control module anymore due to that not being the problem. I pleaded my case time and time again. That blamed it on wiring of the trailer, the trailer brakes, the humidity, etc. In addition, either I got, "it's working as designed", "There is nothing we can do", or my favorite, "thanks for the $195 diagnostic fee, but we can't figure it out so go on your way" - we had to drive 3 more hours without trailer brakes on that one. I finally just went ahead and replaced it myself at like 27k miles. Then again, I have had 48 codes show up on this truck since new. 48 of them, been tracking them on a spreadsheet and I only have 59,570 miles on it at this time. So many problems and so many diagnostic fees I had to pay without zero solutions to most of my problems. I have now ordered a new Ford F350 with the 7.3 and walking away from this lemon of a truck. I am done with Chevrolet as well. They don't stand behind their products, their techs can't even do a proper grease job on the front end since most of them could never find the 9 grease fittings. Most of the time they either disconnected the batteries and just cleared the code to keep me moving down to where it's out of warranty. That is their goal I have determined, if they can clear the code and keep you moving down the mileage route, they will win at the end. I love the styling and the ride, but when the electronics and the sensors continue to fail, miss report, etc - it's just time to give up on them. My favorite suggestion is from OnStar when I was broken down without dash lights and the radio went blank - just pull over, turn it off, open the drivers door, count to 20 and then close your door - most of the time they said, that will solve the dash, radio, etc problem. This is just amazing to me...
I had this same issue this past weekend with my 2024 Duramax hauling a utility trailer with brakes. It can no way have anything to do with trailer batteries. I had a 4 hour trip with the trailer and it did it every 3-4 minutes!! Drove me nuts the whole time!! I had to crank the music to try and ignore it as there was no way to stop it!!
The lighthouse and maritime museum, mcgulpin lighthouse museum, the heritage Park museum, the fort, mcgulpin rock, 2 rail trails, Mill Creek, the lumberjack show and more. So much more than fudge and shoping
Hey there! Just wanted to ask if anyone else has experienced any issues with the wireless phone charger in the 2024 2500hd? It seems to charge intermittently when the phone has a case on.
Hey there! I wanted to ask about the type of case you have for your phone. I've got the OtterBox defender, which is a bit thicker. Another person mentioned they have the OtterBox commuter, which is thinner. I'm starting to think that maybe my phone case is a bit too thick.
There is a technical service bulletin for this issue. If I recall correctly, the fix from GM is to switch out the brake control module. From what I gather, the tsb seems to solve this issue for most people.
I also have a 2024 3500, I tow two new trailers one is a dump trailer and the other is an enclosed work trailer. Mine u can be setting still and it will go from connected to check trailer brake. I have checked plugs and can find nothing . The brakes will work but the gain will not respond. If it’s intermittent problem dealership is always saying they can’t get it to replicate. I have just learned to live with it. That’s not the right answer but I can’t keep taking time off to go set at the dealership and get no where. If there is a fix from GM please post again I would like to get mine fixed right.
I have the same problem with my travel trailer (no solar, unlike the video). The dealership has reset my brake module a couple times, but can't seem to reproduce it either. It happens most often when shifting in or out of park.
I had a 21 2500 HD gmc and from day 1 the brake controller would go between ck trailer wiring and trailer noticed. Checked trailer wiring by putting Amp meter on brake wire and engaging brake stayed around 12 amps, wiggled wires etc etc,no problems found . took to dealer and of course they said it's in the trailer. Went back took the trailer apart, put on new 7 pin connector, ran extra ground . On my way down to Florida from Michigan the trailer ck wiring must have popped on 200 times and stayed on for less than 1 second each time telling me the P.O.S. truck is the problem. Bought RV lot, sold junk truck and am now happy
Really appreciate posting this! Seems I may have the same issue here with my 2024 2500 HD crew cab towing a 400W factory solar-enabled 2024 trailer as well. It's intermittent soon after start up and early in the drive. But then I get a "Trailer Brakes Connected" message a few mins later and can prove it by checking the trailer gain. To share back a little more intel, this is the 3rd software/firmware issue I've had with this truck. The other is with the constant DC 12v circuit on the 7-pin. Thanks to RU-vid truck reviews that had this issue testing near the Flint, MI facility that has this issue, then another video explaining the fix, I confirmed Chevy has a "not constant" current on that pin of their connector for some reason (not sure). Backup camera's with the factory 12V circuit may "flicker on/off" constantly as a result. The gist is that required a Furrion adapter 7-pin female to 7-pin male that links that pin to another pin with constant 12V DC voltage. And voila, my Furrion S backup camera worked constantly. Lastly, when the truck was very new under 1K miles, the truck bricked. That was a simple fix seen on another RU-vid video of disconnecting the heavily loaded battery terminal that provides power to all the computer modules constantly. I worked in integrated electronics with firmware on dedicated MCU/MPUs for 15 years, so know the telltale signs of firmware/software corner case issues. The truck is an awesome towing beast mechanically, but GM is still figuring out the software/firmware on these in the real world. All the new trucks are data centers on wheels.
I just installed one today in my 2020 Impreza. It linked up quickly and easily, just like the quick-start instructions said. Thanks for noting that the USB port on the device is for updates. I thought it could be used for charging the phone still, so I had mounted the Magic Link with velcro where I could easily plug in to that USB port if I want to charge my phone. But now that I know it's for updates, I'll mount the Magic Link so it is completely out of sight. I'll still have access to other USB ports for charging, and may eventually install a wireless charging pad or charging magnetic mount for the phone. The wireless connectivity is great, though; Subaru didn't start putting it in their cars until at least 2022, so I'm glad I could find an affordable option for my 2020.
@@ladycancer9330 Make sure your phone's Bluetooth and WiFi are on - it needs both to connect to the Magic Link for the setup. Also make sure your phone's Wifi is not connected to another source. You may have to go into the Bluetooth and Wifi connection settings and select the Magic Link device to connect. Once it sets up and pairs with your phone, it should only need the Wifi connection after that.
Great video, I have a question for you, the two ports that I have designated for carplay are burned out because of a water spill, am I able to use the USB in the Center console to activate the device?
I got mine for Xmas and now I can check the speedometers on all my old cars! Just getting ready to install it and read through the whole online instruction manual and watched your video. When I push the exclamation button, does it save only the last 1,3,5 minutes that it saw? Does it remember the whole trip but, only protects the preset amount when I push the button?
Once you unplug the device, it stops working. If your vehicle is equipped with Apple play for a plugged in device, it will work off of that. If not, you will not get it on your vehicles display.
I haven't compared it to the speedometer, as you can only see the speed on the app. I would guess that since you're dealing with satellites that are meant more for location than speed, the speed shown could be different from actual speed of the vehicle. That is a good question. I might have to look into that...
Just got this love it . And damn that magnet is pretty strong holding the cam . Ordered my adaptor to plug into my rear view mirror . For now I have the wire dangling down .
Great video, but I missed the footage for fullscreen and a night drive and how good you can identify license plates. But anyway good job and thanks In the settings, you found something about license plate and said you don't know what its for, maybe its for displaying your own license plate.
Don’t listen to this guy. He absolutely is either getting paid by magic link or he owns it or something. Because this thing is a pos. It simply doesn’t work. I suspected something when I got it and there was no way to get in touch with them. STAY AWAY!
I didn’t get paid nor do I own magic link. This is my honest review of the product and it works great for me. I have had no issues with my device, sorry you have had issues and can’t get in touch with them.
Aren’t there specific usb ports in your vehicle that allow you to use CarPlay? If you used a different usb port in the vehicle as you mentioned “in the console” did it still work?
There are ports you can plug your phone into for CarPlay. I switched to a port that is “hot” when the ignition turns on so the magic link is always plugged in but only on when the vehicle is running. It takes a minute or two to connect to the phone but works great.
Thank you for the informative video. I ended up getting the step up from this the drv 601 w. Basically the same camera just bigger screen and came with a 64gb sd card.
Interesting, you seem very passionate about this movie and part 2. We don't have ice fishing here in Virginia but I would love to go. I do remember fishing with my dad and things going wrong, the boat or car breaking down. The boat running out of gas and we would have to ask another boat for a tow. My dad trying to get in or out during low tide with the tires smoking. At the time I really hated it but now that I'm a little older and hopefully wiser I can look back and appreciate what my dad was trying to do. Now I can laugh about everything, I was to miserable to laugh back then.
